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Proposed policy, payment, and quality provisions changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

On July 12, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule with comment period.  This is the first year the two rules have been combined.  CMS also issued QPP and PFS fact sheets on the proposed rule.  CMS is accepting comments on the proposed rule through September 10, 2018. The final rule is expected to be released in early November.    American Medical Association staff is continuing to conduct a detailed review of the proposed rule and ...

10 Things to Do and Know About MIPS Reporting Deadlines

Deadlines are fast approaching if you plan to submit data for the 2017 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance period. Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your data.  Submit early and often. The two key dates are: March 16 at 8 pm Eastern time for group reporting via the CMS web interface March 31 for all other MIPS reporting, including via qpp.cms.gov Now is the time to act. Here are the top 10 things you need to do and know ...